National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

Statement by NAPCS President and CEO Nelson Smith on Election of Sen. Barack Obama as President

Washington, DC. – National Alliance for Public Charter Schools President and CEO Nelson Smith released the following statement congratulating Senator Barack Obama on being elected the 44th President of the United States of America:

On behalf of the over 4,600 public charter schools across the country educating more than 1.4 million children, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools congratulates President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden.    Read more >

Even the President Must Choose a School for His Kids

And the nation is already talking about what choice the Obama family will make for their girls. No matter which kind of school they pick, we hope the experience will shine a light on the value of having excellent public schools that all families can choose. In fact, our friends at Democrats for Education Reform are circulating a petition making just that point:  http://www.dfer.org/petition/obama.

November 21: Michigan Bill Would Require New Leadership for Failing Schools

Failing schools in Michigan would be contractually obligated to turn operations and funding over to new management for five years if a new bill introduced on Wednesday by representative Tim Melton, D-Auburn Hills is passed.   More headlines >

9th Annual National Charter Schools Conference

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Attend the 9th Annual National Charter Schools Conference June 21 - 24, 2009 in Washington D.C.

The only national conference devoted exclusively to public charter schools is sure to attract a tremendous line-up of outstanding school leaders and our country's top public officials. It will be an exciting time in Washington as a new administration and a new Congress get down to the nation’s business next year.   Read more >

New: Teacher Leadership in Public Charter Schools

Introduction

At a recent education conference, the managing partner of a high-perfroming charter school network said that for every teaching vacancy, the network received 80 to 100 applications. Most, he said, are from teachers working in traditional school districts, yet they are willing to be employed through a one-page "at-will" agreement - not a contract. Why? Because they want to work in a school that is effective in educating disadvantaged students, he said - and because they want to work alongside others who are as passionate as they are.   Read more >

Take Action: Help Continue Bi-Partisan Support for Public Charter Schools

The 110th Session of Congress has recessed, and although significant K-12 education policy matters (reauthorizing the No Child Left Behind Act) remain for the next Congress, one thing from this last Congress is clear, support for public charter schools is now firmly bi-partisan. Please take a moment and thank Members for their support this past Congress, but also let them know that when the 111th Congress convenes in January 2009, the charter movement has specific legislative   Read more >